Conner Smith Comments on Tragic Nashville Crash

Country singer Conner Smith posted a message on social media a month following a fatal accident in which he struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk in Nashville. Smith, 24, was driving when the incident occurred on June 8, resulting in the death of a woman. After an investigation, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department revealed on July 10 that Smith was charged with a Class A misdemeanor for failure to yield the right of way, leading to the woman's death. The accident involved Smith hitting Dorothy Dobbins, 77, as she was walking in the crosswalk. Dobbins later passed away at the hospital. Smith expressed his deep sorrow for the tragedy in an Instagram post on July 11, stating that not a day has gone by without grieving for Ms. Dobbins and her family. He also requested prayers for the Dobbins family and explained his decision to take a break from his music commitments to mourn and give space for grieving. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department stated that Smith received a misdemeanor citation and showed no signs of impairment or distracted driving during the investigation. Smith is scheduled for booking on August 7 and his attorney mentioned his client's deep remorse and commitment to supporting pedestrian safety initiatives.